Too Much Rain In The Garden: Overwatering Signs & What To Do
While water is essential for all plants to live and grow, sometimes too much rain can end up being a big issue for your garden. How …
Category: Pests & Misc
August Gardening Checklist for Zone 5: What To Do And Plant Now
Even though the daylight hours are getting shorter and people are starting to think about fall, August is still one of the busiest months in the …
Purslane Or Spurge – Which Weed Is Toxic & Which Is A Superfood
If you have ever noticed a low-growing “weed” taking over your garden, flowerbed, or other tilled soil, chances are it’s either Common Purslane or Spurge. One …
Prevent And Treat Aphids In Your Garden
When it comes to gardening and growing vegetables, one of the most common pests that seems to appear almost out of nowhere is aphids. Thankfully, aphids …
Zone 5 June Gardening – What To Do, Plant, And Watch Out For
June is one of the best months for gardening in Growing Zone 5. By now, the threat of frost is long gone, but the intense summer …
How To Identify Aphids & The Damage They Cause To Your Garden
Aphids are one of the smallest garden pests you will likely ever need to identify in your garden, yet they are also one of the most …
Common June Gardening Issues To Watch Out For In The Midwest
No matter how “on the ball” you are with checking on the plants in your garden, there are still some common gardening issues that you need …
The Benefits Of Dandelions – More Than Just A Backyard “Weed”
You might consider them to be obnoxious weeds that can survive some pretty harsh conditions. However, there are actually some pretty great benefits to allowing dandelions …
Vegetable Garden Trap Crops – 6 Great Companion Plants
Growing trap crops is a great way to naturally control unwanted pests like aphids, Japanese beetles, and squash vine borers in your vegetable garden without resorting …
10 Edible Weeds – Plants To Forage From Your Own Backyard
While many “weeds” can be a pain in the butt to get rid of from your backyard, the good news is that you might not want …